~ Epilogue ~

"Are you ready, Denzel?" A man with spiky locks said as he looked to his left and stared softly at a little boy with soft brown hair and dark blue eyes.

"Yeah, Daddy!" Denzel squealed and grinned.

"Great! How about you, Yuffie?" The father looked to his right to see a young girl with shoulder length black hair with a blonde streak in it, with cobalt eyes. She was holding a tray with breakfast items- French Toast, fresh OJ, bacon, and eggs, all made by themselves.

"Totally! Let's give mom the best birthday ever!" She smiled.

"Okay. Let's do this." The dad opened the door to find a young woman with short black hair and bright blue eyes sitting up in a bed, reading a book.

"Happy Birthday!" Yuffie, Denzel, and the father yelled as they cheered plopped the tray onto the mother's lap.

"And for you, a breakfast made by three!" Yuffie cheered.

"Yep! Chef Roxas made it himself! Well- along with his trusty assistants, Mini Chef Yuffie and Mini Chef Denzel."

"Oh, you guys.. This is beautiful! It's hard to believe you made it!" The mother smiled as she took a bite and sighed in relief. "Good. Not terrible. It's delicious! Mmm.."

"Happy Birthday, Xion." Roxas smiled.

"Oh, honey.." Xion leaned in to kiss her husband before a chorus of 'EWWWs' were heard from their two children and they scurried off.

"Hey, mind if I take a bite?" Roxas grinned as he bit a piece of bacon that was in Xion's hands. "Roxas!" Xion giggled and playfully slapped his shoulder.

"Yummy!" Roxas nodded and swallowed then leaned in and pressed his lips on his wife's. "Happy 27th Birthday, my little Xion." He kissed her cheek and Xion blushed.

Xion leaned back and sighed. "I still have nightmares, Roxas." she mumbled.

"Really?" Roxas propped his chin on his fist. "Let me guess.. 2K13, right?"

"Yes.. Roxas, for the last 9 years.. I still have nightmares. My family dying.. Marlene.. Denzel.. And the worst ones.." A tear fell down her cheek. "You dying." she whispered.

"Xion.." Roxas looked at her and pulled her close. Slowly Xion began to cry. "It's so scary, Roxas.. I still feel the same way in the nightmares.. Why..?" Roxas shushed her softly and kissed her head. "It's okay, Xion. Everything is okay now. We have two beautiful children, Denzel and Yuffie.." Roxas smiled and kissed her nose. "And we have each other."

Xion smiled softly and nuzzled her head in his chest. "Thank you, Roxas. I will try to forget.." She gulped. "2K13."

"I love you, Xion. Yuffie, Denzel, and I will do anything to help you forget 2K13. We are new people." He kissed her and Xion sniffed and wiped her tears.

"Right. Now, let's go." She got up and straightened her clothes.

"What? Xion," he chuckled. "Where are we going?"

"To the park." she smiled. "I want to do something different.. for my birthday.

Roxas smiled and got up.

"Alright, let's go."

"Push me higher Mommy!" Yuffie smiled and squealed happily as she was pushed on a swing by her mother. Roxas had Denzel on his shoulders and he was laughing like crazy, while Denzel thumped his father's head and played with his golden locks.

"Look evewyone! It's the sunswet! I can see it fwom Dada's head! Wow Dada, you're swuper tall!" Denzel exclaimed and Roxas chuckled. Xion laughed and took Yuffie's hand. "Come on kids, how about getting some ice cream?"

"Swea salt pwease!" They both cheered and Roxas grinned and nudged his wife. "They have the same taste in desserts like us, huh Xion?" Roxas took her hand and Xion smiled. "They do."

And together, the Strife family headed towards the sunset, together.

-The Back-Flash-

After the incident that was 2K13, Roxas decided to board up Xion's house with a couple of tools. They stayed there together in secret while they both went to school. Everyone wondered and some even knew why more than half of the school's population was gone. Roxas and Xion never wanted to talk about it.

After high school, the couple decided to go to college and earn some money too.

After attending Twilight College, Roxas graduated with a degree in Ph.D in Psychology in 6 years, while Xion graduated with a Ph.D in medicine a while after Roxas.

Roxas decided it would be best if he became a psychologist because he thought that he could help people who've been through his situations, or worse. Xion also decided to become a surgical doctor or a doctor of medicine. Obviously, she chose a doctor of medicine, mostly because she's been very sensitive to blood after 2K13.

After a couple of years, Xion's house was fully repaired and was in well condition to live in. Both Roxas and Xion got their driver's license, and the first thing they did was drive to Destiny Islands and go to the beach, which is where they both always wanted to go when they grew up.

It was there that Roxas finally proposed to Xion.

Of course, with some tears of joy, Xion gladly accepted and they both kissed.

A few months later, it was the wedding. 21-year-old Xion Tiffany Fair was going to marry 22-year-old Roxas Ventus Strife.

Even though all of their close friends passed away, everyone from their school and college attended the marriage because everyone knew they needed someone.

It was then Xion began having the nightmares. Of course, it wasn't because of her marrying Roxas. She was a proud Xion Strife. But the fact was that she was away from her old house for around 8 years.

Once she slept on her first night with Roxas by her side, she was greeted by her enemy.

The killer.

She never knew who the killer was, but she saw his evil eyes. His dark golden eyes that screamed "MURDER".

In the nightmare, the killer was approaching her. Step by step, he clutched a gun in his hands. Roxas was already dead in a gruesome way, and now it was Xion's turn.

Xion found herself not moving in the nightmare.

She couldn't move a muscle. She was a damsel in distress, with no one to come save her. It was just like 2K13 was replaying in her mind again.

And finally, there was a big bang. Xion fell to the ground, lifeless.

Then she woke up, glad it was all a dream. She looked towards her husband and cuddled him, her tears soaking in his white shirt.

Xion finally realized she wanted to forget 2K13. But how? What can a normal couple like her and Roxas do?

Oh yeah, that's right-

Have kids.

Of course, Xion had always wanted a kid. Someone to bring up and teach them their ways. It would be a nice and beautiful addition to the family.

Then, 2 year after their marriage, Yuffie Marlene Strife was born. Xion decided that she would name the first kid, and it was fine for Roxas. So, Xion named her first baby girl after her older sister, who, bless her heart, sacrificed her life for them.

After another 2 years, Roxas and Xion decided to have another baby. For someone to be there with Yuffie when they're not.

Thus, Denzel Cloud Strife was born. It was Roxas' turn to name the baby, so he named it after the boy they both treated like a son. Denzel. Yuffie asked if the middle name could be Cloud, after Roxas' father. Plus, Cloud sounds like you're living on air and you have peace, which is exactly what Denzel was.

The thought brought tears to Roxas and Xion's eyes.

Now, they are one big happy family. Together forever, as they always say.

Thank you.

Hey you.

Yeah you.

Don't give up, okay?

Just.. don't.

I may not know you, but it feels like I do in someway.

And I don't want you to give up.

If you ever want to kill yourself, do stuff you never thought you would imagine doing and all that crap..

It gets better.

Of course, I'm telling the truth!

Why wouldn't I, right?

Though you're reading this, I hope I've made you're heart smile.

And yourself, too.

Thank you for reading 2K13.

This story is dedicated to my friend IRL, Ame. She's going through some tough times, and I hope this story has lifted up your hearts.

You're awesome, Ames.

And thank you for everyone who has stuck through me through this story, especially the reviewers, followers, favoriters, and even the viewers!

Thank you.